Dossier
small and medium-sized enterprises
Coverage of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Nexus archive.
- PM Shehbaz calls for comprehensive strategy to boost SMEs’ access to financing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the formulation of a comprehensive strategy to enhance small and medium-sized enterprises' (SMEs) access to financing, emphasizing collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks. He also highlighted support for farmers processing agricultural produce, dedicated financial products for SMEs, and assistance for young and women entrepreneurs.
- Bank lending to UK businesses falls to lowest level in nearly 30 years
Bank lending to UK businesses has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 30 years due to weak economic growth and tighter regulatory requirements, particularly impacting small and medium-sized enterprises.